Smoke and soot is very invasive and can penetrate various cavities within your home, causing hidden damage and odor. Our smoke damage expertise and experience allows us to inspect and accurately assess the extent of the damage to develop a comprehensive plan of action.

We live and work in this community too; we might even be neighbors. As a locally owned and operated business, SERVPRO of Manahawkin is close by and ready to respond to your smoke or fire damage emergency. We are proud to be an active member of the Manahawkin community and want to do our part to make our community the best it can be.

When the firefighters leave, it may seem like the danger has passed and the home is safe from further destruction, but without professionals to help clean the smoke damage, the building will never return to normal. While the principles behind fire restoration are fairly simple, it requires a lot of experience and manpower to perform adequately, and this means that it shouldn’t be attempted by a homeowner on his or her own.

Question: Do you know the leading cause of winter fires? It might not be what you think.

Answer: Surprisingly (or unsurprisingly depending on how up-to-speed you are on fire causes), it's cooking. So no matter what the weather's like outside, be careful in the kitchen.

Be sure all units have working smoke detectors.

Smoke detectors are required by law in all dwelling units used for sleeping.  They must be mounted on ceilings or top of the walls and centrally located in the corridor or area leading to each sleeping space.  It is recommended that batteries be replaced on a regular basis.  A good time to replace batteries is during fall and spring time changes. 

What To Do After A Fire

• Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from being embedded into upholstery and carpets.
• Keep hands clean so as not to further soil upholstery, walls and woodwork.
• Place clean towels or old linens on rugs, upholstery and carpet traffic areas.
• If electricity is off, empty freezer and refrigerator and prop doors open.
• Clean and protect chrome with light coating of petroleum jelly or oil.
• Wash houseplants on both sides of leaves.
• Change HVAC filter.
• Tape double layers of cheesecloth over air registers.